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Duck blind drawings slated for Sept. 20; different date than years past
Drawings for permanent duck blinds at Fort Gibson, Eufaula,
Webbers Falls, Waurika, W.D. Mayo and Ft. Supply will take place Saturday,
Sept. 20, a different date than normal according to officials with the
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
In years past, the duck blind drawings have been held the fourth
Saturday in September in conjunction with National Hunt and Fish Day, This
year, that weekend falls Sept. 26-28, which marks the dates of the Wildlife
Department’s fourth annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, so officials rescheduled
the drawing so sportsmen would have the opportunity to attend both events.
Anyone wanting a permanent blind permit must be 16 years of age
and they must be present at the drawings.
Registration and drawings for duck blinds at
Drawings for Waurika will be at 9 a.m. at the Corps of Engineers
office at the
The drawing for duck blinds at W.D. Mayo will be at 10 a.m. at
the Spiro City Council Chamber,
The drawing for duck blinds at
Applicants must have a current
For waterfowl hunting regulations and information, consult the
“2008-09 Oklahoma Waterfowl Guide,” available in September.
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New Outdoor
Oklahoma TV season to kick off Aug. 17
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s weekly
television series Outdoor Oklahoma has been guiding Oklahoma
sportsmen in all things hunting, fishing and conservation for more than 30
years, and this year’s slate of new shows, which begin Aug. 17, covers
everything from wild game cooking to sighting in a rifle, archery hunting
and bass fishing.
“Outdoor Oklahoma exclusively features
Though the show airs several times throughout the week on
various channels, the season premiere is scheduled for 8 a.m. Aug. 17 on
OETA and will take a close look at black bears in
Oklahomans have several viewing options, including multiple
weekly airings on three television networks and via iPod or computer through
podcasts available on the Wildlife Department’s Web site at
wildlifedepartment.com.
The program can be seen on OETA on channels 13 (
Outdoor Oklahoma is the official television show of the
Wildlife Department, the state agency charged with conserving
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Wildlife Department seeks artists for waterfowl stamp design
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is accepting
entries for this year’s Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest through Aug.
15, 2008.
The gadwall is the featured species for the 2009-10
contest, and the winning art will be printed on
the 2009-10 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp.
“Last year we introduced two new elements to this competition,”
said Micah Holmes, information supervisor for the Wildlife Department. “We
opened the doors for artists to be more creative by including hunting dogs
in their entry, and we invited the public to help us choose a winner. The
same is true for this year.”
Artists may include a retriever in their artwork, but the
gadwall must be the featured element of the painting.
Duck stamp sales help finance many projects that benefit ducks
and geese. Since the duck stamp program began in 1980, thousands of acres of
waterfowl habitat have been created through duck stamp revenues.
Artwork may be of acrylic, oil, watercolor, scratchboard,
pencil, pen and ink, tempera or any other two-dimensional media. The
illustration must be horizontal, six and a half inches high and nine inches
wide. It must be matted with white mat board nine inches high by 12 inches
wide with the opening cut precisely 6.5 x 9. Artwork may not be framed or
under glass, but acetate covering should be used to protect the art. All
artists must depict the gadwall, and any habitat appearing in the design
must be typical of
Entries should be sent to the Duck Stamp Competition
Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation,
Entries will be judged on anatomical accuracy, artistic
composition and suitability for printing. The winner and three honorable
mentions will appear in a future issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine.
A non-refundable entry fee of $20 (cash, money order or
cashier’s check) must accompany each entry. No entries will be accepted
after 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
The winning artist will receive a purchase award of $1,200, and
the winning entry will become the sole and exclusive property of the
Wildlife Department.
A selection of waterfowl stamp art from previous years is
currently on display in the lobby of the Wildlife Department headquarters
located at 1801 N. Lincoln in
Prints of previous winning waterfowl artwork can be purchased at
wildlifedepartment.com.
For more information about the contest call (405) 521-3856. For
a complete list of contest rules, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
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Dove season to kick off
fall hunting
Largely viewed as the kick-off to fall hunting in Oklahoma,
dove season’s Sept. 1 opening day is sure to attract sportsmen to the
field, no matter where in Oklahoma they live.
Last year’s dove season took on some unusual qualities. Not
only did the 2007 dove season come after an unusually rainy year that
created muddy conditions and forced many farmers to harvest their grain
fields later than normal, but some hunters also took part in a new
season format with the formation of the southwest zone, which offered
additional hunting opportunities during late December and early January.
Biologists say the circumstances of last year’s dove season did not
appear to affect the success of hunters, however.
“Last year, the rainy conditions may have had some affect on
certain areas where hunters were used to finding higher concentrations
of birds most years, so some hunters may have had to look at different
areas to hunt,” said Rod Smith, southwest region wildlife supervisor for
the Wildlife Department. “But dove hunters are persistent, and they were
able to locate some good areas and found plenty of birds. This year,
though, the management of crops is pretty much back to normal, and we
should have a good year.”
The southwest zone will be open again this year as well. The
season for the southwest zone is the same as the statewide season —
Sept.1 - Oct.30 — but also Dec. 27 – Jan. 5. The southwest zone starts
on U.S. 62 from the
Dove hunting is wildly popular in
Dove hunting is a favorite for several reasons. For
starters, there is plenty of action. Youngsters and adults alike can
have an enjoyable yet challenging hunt in
Dove season is even more appealing to new hunters because it
offers two days of free hunting. September 6-7 marks
Dove hunters also enjoy a generous daily
limits of 15 doves, except in the southwest zone, where the daily
limit is 12 doves. The limit may consist of any combination of mourning
doves, white-winged doves and Eurasian collared doves.
To hunt doves, sportsmen need a hunting license and
a fishing and hunting legacy permit, unless
exempt. Additionally, all hunters, unless otherwise
exempt, must carry a Harvest Information Permit (HIP) while afield.
For complete hunting license information and dove hunting regulations,
be sure to pick up a copy of the “2008-09 Oklahoma Hunting Guide” at a
sporting goods retailer or at wildlifedepartment.com.
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Pre-register for Wildlife Expo; win huge prizes
The fourth annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo is slated for Sept.
26-28, but those planning to attend can pre-register now for the event
at wildlifedepartment.com
and
secure their chance at one of several great prizes.
“Tens of thousands of people show up to the Expo each year,
but those who take a few extra minutes to pre-register may be real glad
they did,” said Rhonda Hurst, Expo coordinator for the Oklahoma
Department of Wildlife Conservation. “We’re giving away a lifetime
combination hunting and fishing license and a John Deere Gator from P&K
equipment. These are valuable prizes, but you can’t win them unless you
log on to wildlifedepartment.com
and pre-register.”
The Expo is a free three-day event hosted by the Wildlife
Department and designed to perpetuate an interest in the outdoors and
conservation through hands-on education and learning opportunities.
Visitors to the Expo have the opportunity to shoot shotguns and archery
equipment, catch a fish, ride an ATV or mountain bike, float in a kayak,
build a birdhouse and more. Additionally,
more than a hundred booths and activities are available that are
designed to expose visitors to different outdoor pursuits and
educational opportunities, and seminars are held on a number of wildlife
and outdoor topics ranging from land management to training hunting
dogs.
Expo visitors can also see what the Outdoor Marketplace has
to offer. The huge shopping area gives the Expo’s outdoor-minded guests
a place to shop for the latest in outdoor products and services that
cater to their lifestyles, while providing vendors a place to showcase
their goods to the people that will want to buy them.
According to Blake Shelton, country music star and special
guest at the Expo last year, there is no excuse not to check out the
Expo.
“If you and your family don’t come out to the Expo, you’re
going to really miss out on a fun time,”
This year,
The Wildlife Department works with a range of organizations,
individuals and outdoor-related companies to host the Expo — an event
intended to promote and develop appreciation for
To pre-register for the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, log on to
wildlifedepartment.com.
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Plan
for hunter education now; reduce headaches later
The fall hunting season is sneaking up on sportsmen, and
those needing to attend a hunter education course should plan to do so
now to avoid last minute hang-ups in scheduling and trip planning.
According to Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for
the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, there are still over
100 classes scheduled across the state between now and deer gun season,
including traditional eight-hour courses and home studies.
The best place for sportsmen to view hunter education course
options and class schedules in their area is to log on to the Wildlife
Department’s Web site at
www.wildlifedepartment.com.
“Just as pre-season scouting and hanging a treestand early
are important parts of planning for the hunting
season, it’s important to make sure you and everyone in your hunting
party knows how to hunt safely by the time season rolls around.
Doing a little bit of planning now can save some headaches later on
closer to deer season,” Meek said. “For example, some classes require
pre-registration, which means you have to call to get a spot in the
class. Also, attending a class now instead of at the last minute means
you might be able to get into a class closer to home or into a smaller
class that offers more individual attention to students. The most
important thing is to be prepared.”
Individuals age 10-35 who do not have hunter education
certification can still hunt deer, but they must purchase an appropriate
apprentice-designated license, and they must be accompanied by a
licensed hunter 21 years or older who possesses a certificate of hunter
education or is exempt from the hunter education requirements.
“The apprentice-designated licenses
makes it much easier to invite someone to go hunting with you,”
Meek said. “It paves the way for sportsmen looking to mentor a youth or
introduce a family member, friend or co-worker to the outdoors even if
they haven’t completed the course and don’t have time to before the
season opens. It also allows parents to teach their kids about hunting
under close supervision.”
When hunting big game, an accompanying hunter must remain
within arm’s length of the apprentice hunter or close enough to be able
to immediately take control of the firearm or archery equipment of the
apprentice. When hunting small game, the accompanying hunter must remain
in sight of the apprentice hunter and be able to communicate with the
apprentice hunter in a normal voice without the aid of any communication
device.
Youth age nine or younger who hunt big game (deer, antelope
or elk) are required to have hunter education. When hunting small
game, youth under nine years old must carry
their hunter education certification or be accompanied by an adult who
meets the requirements needed to accompany an apprentice hunter. Those
nine years old and younger who have not completed a hunter education
course can purchase a turkey license, but it will be designated as an
apprentice license and the hunter must be accompanied according to
apprentice guidelines.
Hunters 36 years of age and older are
exempt from hunter education requirements in
“The Wildlife Department has worked hard to provide more and
better hunting opportunities,” Meek said. “Taking a hunter education
course is still the best way to get the most opportunity from your
hunting season. The class teaches you to hunt safely and allows you the
most freedom when going afield.”
About 15,000 students enroll in hunter education courses
each year. The course covers hunter responsibility, firearms safety,
wildlife identification, wildlife conservation and management, survival,
archery, muzzleloading and more.
Hunting licenses can be purchased at more than 800 outlets
across the state, including Wal-Marts, sporting goods stores, tackle
shops or online at wildlifedepartment.com. For more information about
hunting licenses and hunting in
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Join the celebration at the Hackberry Flat Family Fun Day Sept. 13
The Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area Family Fun Day
on Sept. 13 will be a day of celebration of the enormous success of this
southwest Oklahoma wetland jewel.
“This will be the first chance for the public to tour the
brand new
The Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area has been widely
recognized nationwide as one of the most successful wetland restoration
efforts ever attempted. Once a drained and plowed shadow of a former
ecosystem, Hackberry Flat is now a shining example of what a wetland can
be – and of what individual citizens, government agencies and private
businesses can accomplish when they work together toward a common goal.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, which owns
and manages Hackberry Flat, has built upon the success of this
restoration by constructing a 4,600 square foot center on the area. This
unique, multi-functional facility will serve as a wetland outreach
center, meeting place and wetland laboratory.
The facility will serve as a jumping-off point for visitors
to the area. Included in the interpretive displays is information on the
area’s history, species of special interest and maps to help newcomers
navigate the area. The center also provides meeting spaces for students
and a workspace for on-site research. A boardwalk is connected via a
trail to the center that will usher visitors into the heart of the
wetland. Along with the new center, additional observation towers and
viewing platforms are in the development stages. These facilities will
provide even more access for visitors to enjoy the area’s fantastic bird
life.
The festivities for the Family Fun Day will kick off at 8
a.m. with a birding tour of the area.
“There will be experienced birders pointing the many
different species on the area. We especially want you to join us if you
are new to birdwatching. It will be a lot of
fun,” Hickman said.
Also beginning at 8 a.m. new hunters can
get their hunter education certification – just in time for the
fall hunting seasons. The home study course is free, but participants
must pre-register by calling (580) 335-2126.
Families will get a chance to try shooting a shotgun through
the Wildlife Department’s Shotgun Training Education Program (STEP).
STEP introduces both youth and adults to shotgun shooting techniques and
the proper handling of firearms.
Educators will certainly want to see the Oklahoma Archery in
the Schools program in action at the family fun day. The program,
coordinated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is part
of a national program that creates partnerships between state wildlife
agencies, schools and the nation's archery industry to introduce
students to the sport of archery. The program curriculum is designed for
4th-12th graders and covers archery history, safety, techniques,
equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement.
Beginning at 1 p.m. visitors will be able to take an
old-fashioned hayride with a few stops along the way with information
about the restoration of the wetland.
The staff from the Oklahoma Wildlife and Prairie Heritage
Alliance and the Quartz Mountain State Park Nature Center will be there
all day with fun, hands-on activities. The staff from the Washita
Battlefield National Historic Site will be on hand to provide insight on
the unique history of the area. The conservation-minded, volunteer
group, Friends of Hackberry Flat, will also be there to share their love
of the area.
The first 750 visitors will receive a complimentary,
commemorative Hackberry Flat WMA water bottle. Families are encouraged
to bring their lawn chairs and picnic suppers about 5 p.m. A dessert
will be provided.
Hackberry Flat WMA covers 7,120 acres of southwestern
For more information about the Hackberry Flat WMA or the
Family Fun Day call the
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August 29
deadline for bonus youth deer hunts
Beginning deer hunters have a unique opportunity to
participate in three youth controlled antlerless deer hunts that will
take place on private lands in several
The hunts are scheduled for either October or January. This
year, 52 bonus antlerless deer gun licenses will be drawn for youth 12
to 16 years of age who have completed their hunter education
requirements.
"These hunts are on private property and should provide
young hunters a great opportunity to see some deer as well as a chance
to harvest a doe," said Bill Dinkines, assistant chief of wildlife for
the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “The Oklahoma Wildlife
Conservation Commission has endorsed the youth hunt program and we are
thankful for the landowners' willingness to allow these kids the
opportunity to hunt on their property.”
To apply for a hunt, applicants must send the Department a
4” by 6” index card titled "Private Lands Youth Deer Hunts." The card
should provide the hunter's name, date of birth, mailing address,
telephone number, hunter education certification number, social security
or driver’s license number, their order of hunt preferences (may list
all 3 hunts) and lifetime license number if applicable. A non-hunting
adult who is at least 21 years old must accompany the youth, and must
also be listed on the index card. The envelope should be labeled
“Private Lands Youth Deer Hunt” and should be mailed to: Department of
Wildlife, Attn: Wildlife Division-Youth Deer Hunts, P.O. Box 53465,
Oklahoma City, OK 73152.
Hunts will be offered in the following counties:
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The drawing will be held Sept. 4,
and successful applicants will receive a notification letter in the mail
about their hunt the following week. The letter will inform them of
their selection and provide details about the hunt and license
requirements. Selected resident youth will need to purchase a $10
Resident Youth Deer Gun License unless they possess an Oklahoma Resident
Lifetime Hunting or Resident Lifetime Combination License. Selected
nonresidents will need to purchase a $201 Nonresident Deer Gun License.
The youth's non-hunting adult does not need a license. Any antlerless
deer harvested during the controlled hunt will be considered a bonus
deer and will not count against the youths’ combined season limit.
For additional information concerning the hunts, contact the
Wildlife Department at (405) 521-2739.
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September geese and teal offer September
waterfowling opportunities
September is a big month for hunters across
During the resident goose season, shooting hours are one
half hour before official sunrise to one half hour after official
sunset. Electronic calls and unplugged shotguns are permitted, and
hunters can harvest five geese daily.
Bluewing and
greenwing teal are the first ducks to
migrate through
To participate in the September teal season or resident
Canada goose season, hunters must possess a resident or nonresident
All waterfowl hunting is restricted to federally-approved
nontoxic shot in all areas of the state. Possession of lead shot while
hunting waterfowl is prohibited.
For complete regulations, consult the “2008-09 Oklahoma
Hunting Guide" or log onto the Wildlife Department’s Web site at
wildlifedepartment.com.
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Wildlife
Department employment exam scheduled
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will be
holding an open employment exam Friday, Sept. 26, and though the test is
scheduled at Rose State College as usual, it will take place at a
different location on campus than normal.
“Due to renovations by Rose State College, the Wildlife
Department’s standardized employment exam will be held at the
Professional Training and
Taking the test is the first step in the hiring process for
individuals seeking positions as game wardens, biologists, fish hatchery
assistant managers or technicians with the Department.
The standardized employment exam is set for 10 a.m. The exam
is free, and participants must have photo identification upon check-in.
Late arrivals will not be permitted to enter
the examination room after 10 a.m.
“The Department looks for the best wildlife conservation
employees available, and we want those who are interested to begin
getting involved,” Gutierrez said. “This test is a great first step.”
Specific job and education requirements for Department
positions as well as suggested study material for the exams are listed
on the Department's official Web site at
http://www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Individuals may take the exam once in a 12-month period.
Test scores are valid for 12 months from the test date, and top scorers
will be invited to submit an employment application. When a job opening
becomes available, selected applicants from the test register will be
scheduled for an interview. For more information, contact the Wildlife
Department's Human Resources office at (405) 521-4640.
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Trout stocking at the
Extreme spring and summer weather conditions have prompted
the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to postpone regular
trout stockings until water quality conditions improve. The area
affected is the
“Heavy spring rains and a period of extreme heating have
combined to create unusually warm water in Tenkiller Reservoir,” said
Jim Burroughs, east central region fisheries supervisor for the Wildlife
Department.
These waters are released through turbines used for
hydropower generation and flow directly in to the
“Water temperatures are approaching potentially lethal
limits for trout. Regular stockings, as well as those temporarily
postponed will begin as soon as conditions improve that will allow
survival of the stocked trout,” Burroughs said.
According to biologists with the Wildlife Department, trout
that were in the water before temperatures warmed to near lethal limits
have a better chance of adapting to the temperatures and may find
springs and other refuges where colder temperatures may exist. Anglers
are still having good success catching largemouth bass on
topwater lures, and striped bass fishing is
currently excellent on shad all along the river. Anglers are also
catching channel catfish, walleye and saugeye.
The
For more information about trout fishing
in
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Save the date —
hunting season openers coming soon
Whether hunters use a desk calendar, a Blackberry or a Post-it
note to keep track of their schedules, they will want to write down several key
upcoming season dates.
Dove season kicks off the fall hunting seasons on Sept. 1. The first
full weekend of September (Sept. 6-7) marks
As a bonus, the resident goose season (Sept. 1-10) opens the same
day as dove season. Sportsmen in the right place could have the chance at
bagging both game birds in the same day.
Bluewing and
greenwing teal are the first ducks to migrate through
Oct. 1 is a big day for archery hunters because it marks the first
of 107 straight days of opportunities to bag whitetail and wild turkey with a
bow and arrow. Thousands of archers will head for the woods on the first full
weekend of the season (Oct. 4-5) each hoping that this is their lucky year.
Hunters should mark Oct. 17-19 on their calendars if they have a
youth in the family. Youth under the age of 18 will have the chance to take a
buck and a doe during the youth deer gun season.
Muzzleloader hunters will get their first chance on Oct. 25 and will
have nine days of hunting to take up to three deer in certain areas. Deer
hunters in southeast
Running Nov. 8 through Feb. 15, quail season is much anticipated
both by Oklahomans and non-residents.
The granddaddy of
For more
Attention Editors with coverage in these counties — Atoka, Bryan,
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Public invited to attend Hackberry Flat Family Fun Day Sept. 13
The Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area Family Fun Day on Sept.
13 will be a day of celebration of the enormous success of this southwest
“This will be the first chance for the public to tour the brand new
The Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area has been widely
recognized nationwide as one of the most successful wetland restoration efforts
ever attempted. Once a drained and plowed shadow of a former ecosystem,
Hackberry Flat is now a shining example of what a wetland can be – and of what
individual citizens, government agencies and private businesses can accomplish
when they work together toward a common goal.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, which owns and
manages Hackberry Flat, has built upon the success of this restoration by
constructing a 4,600 square foot center on the area. This unique,
multi-functional facility will serve as a wetland outreach center, meeting place
and wetland laboratory.
The facility will serve as a jumping-off point for visitors to the
area. Included in the interpretive displays is
The festivities for the Family Fun Day will kick off at 8 a.m. with
a birding tour of the area.
“There will be experienced birders pointing the many different
species on the area. We especially want you to join us if you are new to
birdwatching. It will be a lot of fun,” Hickman
said.
Also beginning at 8 a.m. new hunters can get
their hunter education certification – just in time for the fall hunting
seasons. The home study course is free, but participants must pre-register by
calling (580) 335-2126.
Families will get a chance to try shooting a shotgun through the
Wildlife Department’s Shotgun Training Education Program (STEP). STEP introduces
both youth and adults to shotgun shooting techniques and the proper handling of
firearms.
Educators will certainly want to see the Oklahoma Archery in the
Schools program in action at the family fun day. The program, coordinated by the
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is part of a national program that
creates partnerships between state wildlife agencies, schools and the nation's
archery industry to introduce students to the sport of archery. The program
curriculum is designed for 4th-12th graders and covers archery history, safety,
techniques, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement.
Beginning at 1 p.m. visitors will be able to take an old-fashioned
hayride with a few stops along the way with
The staff from the Oklahoma Wildlife and Prairie Heritage Alliance
and the Quartz Mountain State Park Nature Center will be there all day with fun,
hands-on activities. The staff from the Washita Battlefield National Historic
Site will be on hand to provide insight on the unique history of the area. The
conservation-minded, volunteer group, Friends of Hackberry Flat, will also be
there to share their love of the area.
The first 750 visitors will receive a complimentary, commemorative
Hackberry Flat WMA water bottle. Families are encouraged to bring their lawn
chairs and picnic suppers about 5 p.m. A dessert will be provided.
Hackberry Flat WMA covers 7,120 acres of southwestern
For more information about the Hackberry Flat WMA or the
Family Fun Day call the Hackberry Flat Center (580) 335-7057.
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Duck blind drawings slated for Sept. 20; different date than years past
Drawings for permanent duck blinds at Fort Gibson, Eufaula, Webbers
Falls, Waurika, W.D. Mayo and Ft. Supply will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, a
different date than normal according to officials with the Oklahoma Department
of Wildlife Conservation.
In years past, the duck blind drawings have been held the fourth
Saturday in September in conjunction with National Hunt and Fish Day, This year,
that weekend falls Sept. 26-28, which marks the dates of the Wildlife
Department’s fourth annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo.
“The main reason for changing the date of the duck blind drawings is
to provide a way for those who normally attend to also attend the Expo” said
Mike Plunkett, northeast region senior biologist for the Wildlife Department.
“Moving the date of the drawings this year let’s sportsmen attend both events.”
so officials rescheduled the drawing so sportsmen
would have the opportunity to attend both events.
Anyone wanting a permanent blind permit must be 16 years of age and
they must be present at the drawings.
Registration and drawings for duck blinds at
Drawings for Waurika will be at 9 a.m. at the Corps of Engineers
office at the
The drawing for duck blinds at W.D. Mayo will be at 10 a.m. at the
Spiro City Council Chamber,
The drawing for duck blinds at
Applicants must have a current
For waterfowl hunting regulations and
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Wildlife
Department Vehicle auction slated for Sept. 11
Those in the market for a used vehicle may find just what they need
at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s public vehicle auction
Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Department’s headquarters located at 1801 N. Lincoln
in Oklahoma City.
“There’s a number of vehicles up for
auction, mostly Chevy ½ ton four-wheel drive trucks,” said Johnny Hill, property
manager for the Wildlife Department. “Potential bidders can see
The auction vehicles may fit the needs of sportsmen who need a new
hunting or fishing truck, someone looking to replace their daily driver or even
a parent searching for just the right first vehicle for their teenage drivers.
“Since there’s a designated time period before the auction where
buyers can come inspect the vehicles, bidders can get a better idea of what the
trucks have to offer,” Hill said.
A total of 30 vehicles will be available, and items may be inspected
Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Vehicles will be sold individually and “as
is.”
For a complete list of auction vehicles, log on to
wildlifedepartment.com, or for more information call (405) 521-4600.
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